
Franchise, Distribution & Licensing
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- Representative Matters
- Recent Developments
Whether you are a business owner embarking upon an expansion through a franchise distribution model, a new franchisor or a distributor of products or services, you require legal professionals with a high degree of expertise and experience to guide you through the increasingly complex world of franchising.
Our lawyers have represented some of the world’s foremost franchises and have provided legal services to Canadian and international clients on all aspects of Canadian franchise law. We assist our clients with all their franchise, distribution and licensing matters, including:
- Purchase and sale of individual units or complete franchise systems
- Master franchising and area development agreements
- Concept and strategy surrounding a new franchise
- Contract drafting and negotiation, including franchise agreements and shareholder agreements
- Creation of a Franchise Disclosure Document
- Marketing and administrative procedures around disclosure
- Incorporations
- Financing
- Franchise resales
- Formation and administration of franchisee associations
- Dispute management and litigation
- Regulatory and statutory compliance
- Interprovincial and international franchising
- Intellectual property protection and licensing
- Leasing
The members of our group also have experience in other areas of practice which are affected by franchising, such as labour and employment, workplace health and safety, environmental and competition, to name a few.
Contacts
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BioFull bio
Jennifer is a leading member of Canada’s franchise bar. She has a dynamic personality and is known for her unique combination of corporate,...
Group Members
Representative Matters
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Easton’s Group of Hotels Completes Sale of Ontario Hotels Portfolio
Easton’s Group of Hotels, a leading developer, owner and manager of Canadian hospitality real estate, recently completed the sale of three high-quality focused-service properties for an aggregate pric... -
A&B Advises on IPO of European Renewable Energy Foreign Asset Income Trust
Aird & Berlis LLP acted for Transeastern Power Trust (the “Trust”) on its initial public offering of units and convertible unsecured subordinate debentures for aggregate gross proceeds of approxim... -
Estrella International Energy Services Ltd. Completes US$117 Million Acquisition of San Antonio Colombia
On November 1, 2013, Estrella International Energy Services Ltd. (“Estrella”) (TSX Venture Exchange: EEN) completed the final step in its acquisition of the Colombian oil and gas service operations of... -
A&B Assists National RV Communities LLC in Acquisition
Aird & Berlis LLP has completed two acquisition transactions of vacation parks in Ontario for National RV Communities LLC (now part of the Carefree Communities Inc.). -
A&B Represents Feronia Inc. in US$25M Private Placement
Aird & Berlis LLP acted for Feronia Inc. (TSX:FRN), a large-scale commercial farmland and plantation operator in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in connection with its recent US$25M private ... -
A&B Acts For Haggar Clothing Co. in Acquisition of Tribal Sportswear
A&B acted for Haggar Clothing Co., a leader in men’s apparel for over 85 years, in its acquisition of Tribal Sportswear from Kilmer Capital Fund L.P. for an undisclosed amount. -
Sobeys Acquires Canada Safeway
Empire and its wholly owned subsidiary, Sobeys, entered into an agreement with Safeway on June 12, 2013, to acquire substantially all of the assets of Canada Safeway for a cash purchase price of $5.8 ... -
Hand Sanitizer Patent Lawsuit Gets Green Light
A Master of the Ontario Superior Court has ruled that Francisco Munoz, a chemical engineer whose name appears on the patent as the inventor of foaming alcohol hand sanitizer, can sue Deb Group, the mu... -
A&B Represents Trevali Mining Corporation in $46M Public Offering
Aird & Berlis LLP led Trevali Mining Corporation (TSX:TV), a zinc-focused base metals development company with active operations in Canada and Peru, through its recent $46M public offering. -
A&B Assists Prospect Capital Corporation in Acquisition
Aird & Berlis LLP provided Canadian legal services to Prospect Capital Corporation, a New York-based financial services entity (NYSE: PRY). In Q3 2013, we acted in connection with the acquisition of M...
Recent Developments
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A&B in the News
Jennifer Shayko Shares Franchising Expertise on Canadian Lawyer TV
In this interview, practical legal guidance is provided on key issues facing franchisors and franchisees in Canada’s evolving franchise landscape. -
A&B in the News
Jennifer Shayko Discusses the Economic Impact of Franchising in Canada
This episode features Jennifer Shayko discussing the economic importance of franchising in Canada, key success factors for franchisors and franchisees and the evolving legal landscape of the industry. -
Firm News
Celebrating World Franchise Day: Beyond the Usual Brands
On World Franchise Day, we’re shining a light on the lesser-known, but equally impactful, franchises that are building, fixing and restoring the places we call home.